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Primera AP-CODE User Manual

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  • Page 1 User's Manual © 2022 All rights reserved. For the most recent version of this manual please visit http://www.primera.com/ap-codesupport...
  • Page 2 Trademark Acknowledgments: Primera and Primera Eddie are registered trademarks of Primera Technology, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1B Unpacking and Inspection........................5 1C Assemble your Date Coder ........................6 1D Install the ink Cartridge ........................17 Section 2 How to use AP-CODE ........................19 2A Tutorial: Create a Tag ........................19 2B Touch Screen Overview ........................25 2C System Settings ..........................

  • Page 4: Section 1: Getting Started

    • Place the AP-CODE in a location with adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the AP-CODE near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

  • Page 5: Unpacking And Inspection

    1B Unpacking and Inspection While unpacking your AP-CODE, inspect the carton to ensure no damage has occurred during shipping. Make sure that all supplied accessories are included with your unit. The following items are included in the box: 1. Cartridge Carrier (Print Head) 2.

  • Page 6: Assemble Your Date Coder

    1C Assemble your Date Coder 1. Locate the Display Stand. Roller Track Wheel 2. Place the display stand on the right side of the Applicator just above the AP360/AP362 Logo Label. The magnets on the underside will attach it to the top of the cover. Make sure the thumbscrew tab on the left side of the display stand fits over the applicator frame.
  • Page 7 3. Push the stand so the bottom aligns with the top of the logo label. STOP 4. Tighten the Thumb Screw Page | 7...
  • Page 8 5. Locate the Roller Track Wheel attached to the display stand and remove the thumbscrew. Roller Track Wheel Thumbscrew 6. Position the track wheel to the pressure arm bar, so the thumbscrew hole is visible. Thumbscrew hole Page | 8...
  • Page 9 7. Push the track wheel to the right, insert the thumbscrew and tighten it. 8. The roller track wheel should be touching the Liner Drive Roller. Roller Track Wheel Liner Drive Roller Page | 9...
  • Page 10 9. Locate the Cartridge Carrier. Cartridge Latch Thumbscrew Magnet Page | 10...
  • Page 11 10. Place the Cartridge Carrier on the Roll Pressure Arm. Turn the magnet so it faces the arm. The magnet is all you need to attach the cartridge carrier. Thumbscrew Roll Pressure Arm 11. The thumbscrew allows you to adjust the height and position of the print head along the Roll Pressure Arm.
  • Page 12 12. Install the touchscreen display tablet. Orient the screen, so the power button and ports are on the right side. Touchscreen Power button and ports 13. Slide the Touchscreen into place on the display stand. Page | 12...
  • Page 13 14. Connect the HDMI cable to the cartridge carrier (1) and the left side of the display stand (2). 15. Connect the power from the display stand to the Touchscreen Power Button (Hold to Power off display) Page | 13...
  • Page 14 16. Connect the micro USB cable to the Touchscreen and the back of the display stand. Touchscreen Display Stand Page | 14...
  • Page 15 17. Connect the Power jumper cable to either of the ports on the back of the display stand. Connect the other side to the Applicator. Connect to either port Power port on Applicator Page | 15...
  • Page 16 18. Use the power supply that came with your Applicator. Plug it into the remaining open port on the back of the Display Stand. 19. Connect the power supply to a power outlet and toggle the power switch. Page | 16...

  • Page 17: Install The Ink Cartridge

    1D Install the ink Cartridge The AP-CODE comes with one solvent-based ink cartridge, which will last for thousands of prints. If you need to replace the cartridge or clean the cartridge nozzles, use this procedure to remove and replace the cartridge.
  • Page 18 4. When the cartridge is fully seated, lower the blue lever to lock it into place. Page | 18...

  • Page 19: Section 2 How To Use Ap-Code

    Section 2 How to use AP-CODE 2A Tutorial: Create a Tag 1. Install your label roll and thread it through the Applicator as you normally would. Refer to the applicator setup video. 2. Ensure the container pressure arm is contacting the container with pressure. Usually you will need to remove the container first, lower the container pressure arm ½"...
  • Page 20 4. Move the container left to right or the Pressure Arm left to right to adjust the print position. You may need to change the orientation of your container to achieve some print positions. In the example above, to print on the bottom of the container, we would need to flip the container, so the top of the container is on the left.
  • Page 21 5. Once the container is in the correct position, you are ready to create the tag. Touch Line 1 on the display. When you touch the screen, a keyboard will appear. Type the contents of your tag. In this case, type "Best By". Repeat the process for Line 2. Type the Best by date "12/03/23". Line 2 is optional.
  • Page 22 7. Touch Save Tag to save the text and attributes for future use. 8. We are now ready to apply a label and print our tag. Load a container and press the foot pedal. Page | 22...
  • Page 23 9. The first time you apply a label and print, you will probably need to adjust the position text offset. Text offset adjusts the tag position around the circumference of the container. You can only move the tag in one direction. For example: to move the tag slightly to the right you increase the text offset just a little.
  • Page 24 11. Press "Text Offset" on the touch screen to enter the amount you want to move the tag. The maximum offset is 17". Touch here to adjust Text Offset bscrew 12. Now, apply the label and print again. It's perfect! Page | 24...

  • Page 25: Touch Screen Overview

    2B Touch Screen Overview Auto-Date Calculator Ink Percentage Remaining bscrew Print Counter Reset bscrew Actual Size Preview bscrew bscrew Change Orientation Tag Text Input bscrew bscrew Adjust Font Size bscrew Move Text around the circumference bscrew Green Check = Ready to Print Press the foot pedal to apply a label and Print To apply Labels with out...

  • Page 26: System Settings

    2C System Settings Touch the gear icon to access system settings Send a Cleaning Print fix to printing problems. bscrew Send a Test Print to diagnose printing problems. Print Speed: Match the Print bscrew Speed to the the container speed setting set on the Applicator.

  • Page 27: Save And Load Tags

    2D Save and Load Tags If you have several different containers with unique text and setting configurations, you can Save tags and load them again for future use. The text, font size, Orientation, and Text Offset will be saved along with the name you choose for the tag.
  • Page 28 2. To load the tag, press the Load Saved Tag button on the main screen. Touch here to Search by Tag Names. Touch the Tag Name to open it. Page | 28...

  • Page 29: Adjusting Print Position

    2E Adjusting Print Position There are three ways to adjust print position of the tag. 1. Adjust the Container Position. You can move the container left or right on the container rollers. You can also flip the orientation of the container. In the example below, in order to print on the bottom, the container would need to be in the opposite orientation.
  • Page 30 2. Adjust the Print Head Position. You can adjust the print head position by moving the container pressure arm left or right. You have a limited range to move this if you would still like to use the container pressure arm to keep pressure on the container for optimal label application. If you move it too far to the left, the arm will no longer contact the container.
  • Page 31 In this case, we would like to move the tag to the right, so it is directly on the back of the container relative to the position of the label. Use a paper roller or flexible tailor ruler to measure how far to move the tag. 13.

  • Page 32: Create Automated Expiration Dates

    2F Create Automated Expiration Dates If your product has an expiration, best-by date, or manufacture date you would like printed on your container, you can use this feature to automate the process by adding a date offset from the current date, so you don't always have to change the expiration date every time you apply labels and add tags.
  • Page 33 3. Set the line you would like the automated date to appear. Note: To print the current date, set the Offset to zero Days. 4. Choose the header from several premade options, or choose your own by selecting "Custom." 5. Set the date format. 6.

  • Page 34: Section 3: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Section 3: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3A Cartridge Cleaning – Nothing is Printing If you have not used the AP-CODE Date Coder for some time you may need to clean the nozzles. 1. Prepare items needed for the procedure. Paper Towel Isopropyl Alchohol Soak a section of the paper towel in isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 35: Cartridge Storage

    3B Cartridge Storage If you will not be using the Date Coder for several weeks, recommend removing the cartridge from the carrier and storing it in the Cartridge Cap. Cartridge Cap bscrew 3C Tag Removal If you accidentally print in a location you did not intend, you can remove the print entirely by using isopropyl alcohol to clean the print form the container.

  • Page 36: Section 4: Technical Support

    Section 4: Technical Support If you have difficulties operating your Printer, contact technical support using one of the methods listed below. Source Location Primera Knowledge Base www.primera.com/kb Email Support www.primera.com/customer-support 763-475-6669 (Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 10 p.m CST Phone Support and Saturday 11 a.m.

  • Page 37: Section 5: Technical Specifications

    Section 5: Technical Specifications Print Method: Inkjet Print Resolution: 300 dpi Ink: Solvent Black Print Height: Up to 0.5" Print Width: Up to 11” (Touch Screen Preview will only show up to 3.25”) Print Speed: Prints in 1 second while applying the label Dimensions: Tablet: 4.8”W x 7.1”H x 0.5”D (121.9mm W x 180.3mm H x 12.7mm D) Base: 5”W x 6”H x 4”D (127mm W x 152.4mm H x 101.6mm D)

  • Page 38: Section 6: Certifications And Environmental Policy

    Section 6: Certifications and Environmental Policy EMC: Class B Human operator intervention is acceptable for this product in an ESD event. This means it is possible that static electricity may be discharged when touching the screen, which may restart the tablet. FCC: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 39 When a product reached its end of life, contact us at environment@primera.com or +1-763-475-6676 to arrange its recycling. Primera will work with you to arrange for the recycling of the product. Page | 39...

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